SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -
Ty Kretz finished in a tie for 15th place Sunday to lead the South Dakota State men's golf team at the Desert Mountain Collegiate.Â
Kretz turned in a 220 (+4) final scorecard. After tallying a 76 (+4) in the opening round, the sophomore posted a 3-under 69 in round two, then a 75 (+3) on the last trip around the course. Kretz's 69 featured five birdies, including four in a six-hole stretch. It is his best single-round score of the season.
Matthew Schaefer posted a 230 (+14) three-round score and
Blake Schaper was one shot back at 231 (+15). Schaper's final round was his best of the weekend, a 2-over 74. The duo finished in ties for 58th and 64th place, respectively.
Jonah Dohrer placed t-73rd (234, +18) and
Luke Honner placed t-75th (235, +19).
As a team the Jacks finished in 13th place out of 16 teams. No. 22 Mississippi State won the tournament led by Ruan Pretorius, who earned individual medalist honors.
UP NEXT
Next up for South Dakota State is the GCU Invitational March 13-14 in Phoenix.
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Name |
Round 1 |
Round 2 |
Round 3 |
Total |
5. South Dakota State |
300 (+14) |
307 (+21) |
302 (+15) |
909 (+45) |
t15.Ty Kretz |
76 (+4) |
69 (-3) |
75Â (+3) |
220 (+4) |
t58. Matthew Schaefer |
73 (+1) |
80 (+8) |
77 (+5) |
230 (+14) |
t64. Blake Schaper |
76 (+4) |
81 (+9) |
74 (+2) |
231 (+15) |
t73. Jonah Dohrer |
75 (+3) |
77 (+5)Â Â |
82 (+10) |
234Â (+18) |
t75. Luke Honner |
78 (+6) |
81 (+9) |
76 (+4) |
235 (+19) |
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